Employment Advisor - OX2 0BYNumber of Positions: 3Contract Type: Fixed TermSalary: 34434 - 37280Working Hours: 25 hoursLocation: OxfordshireBusiness Unit: Adult Social CarePositions availablex1 position at 25 hoursAbout UsOxfordshire Employment – An Award-Winning Organisation Making a Difference!Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your career? Oxfordshire Employment, an award-winning organisation, is expanding thanks to new government funding initiatives. We are proud to have received a "good" score in the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), reflecting our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.At Oxfordshire Employment, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and or long-term health barriers to find and maintain meaningful employment. Our expansion allows us to extend our reach and support even more people in achieving their career goals. Why Join Us?Award-Winning Excellence: Be part of a team recognised for breaking down barriers to employment and making a real difference in people's lives.High SEQF Score: Our good rating under the SEQF highlights our dedication to providing high-quality supported employment services.Growth and Opportunities: With new government funding, we are expanding our services, creating more opportunities for both our customers and our team.Inclusive and Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment where your skills and contributions are valued.Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your career. About the RoleAs an Employment Advisor, you will hold a caseload of customers seeking employment. Your role involves seeking potential employment opportunities for customers by working closely with the individual, employers, prime contractors, and statutory bodies. From initial meetings, you will review applicants' abilities, needs, and wishes regarding employment and respond accordingly, linking customers to employment, training, and development opportunities.You will provide advice on achieving employment to customers, their circle of support, and other organisations, and signpost individuals to other sources of advice where appropriate. Identifying specific needs and risks, you will create and maintain risk assessments with the individual to ensure safety in the workplace. Where required, you will train and support customers in getting to a placement and provide on-the-job support.Your responsibilities also include creating and maintaining records and processes in line with organisational and contract requirements, using both online databases and hard copy record systems. You will deliver job-related outcomes in line with individual and team performance targets and provide guidance to Employment Support Workers in the delivery of their duties. About youWe are seeking passionate and dedicated candidates who are eager to make a positive impact. Whether you have experience working with people with disabilities or possess valuable transferable skills, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to support individuals in overcoming barriers and achieving their employment goalsAre you passionate about supporting people, enjoy being in the company of others, and can communicate confidently and effectively at all levels? If so, this may be the perfect role for you! Rewards and benefitsCulture of flexible workingTechnology to support agile working where role permits30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to ‘buy’ additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing supportMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%Enhanced family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelGreat learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you would like to get in contact for an informal chat, please contact:Deborah.Montgomery@Oxfordshire.gov.uk